Bikaner's 'Tani Tod' Holi: A Centuries-Old Tradition Concludes the Festival of Colors
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Bikaner's 'Tani Breaking' Holi: Centuries-Old Tradition Marks Festival's End
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News18•05-03-2026, 14:59
Bikaner's 'Tani Breaking' Holi: Centuries-Old Tradition Marks Festival's End
•Bikaner's unique 'tani breaking' ritual concludes the city's vibrant Holi celebrations, a centuries-old tradition observed with great enthusiasm.
•A 20-foot long 'tani' made of moojh is prepared, soaked, and tied outside Nathusar Gate, symbolizing auspiciousness with toran, kankan hora, and milk/curd.
•The tradition, dating back to the princely state era, has been held outside Nathusar Gate since 1993, drawing large crowds annually on Dhulandi.
•Various castes of the Pushkarna community, including Joshi, Kiradu, Survasani, Ojha, and Chhangani, participate, showcasing social harmony.
•A Joshi caste man cuts the tani while standing on Kiradu men's shoulders, following a traditional gair and formal worship by Survasani priests.
